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Man Seated Holding a Forked Staff

Giovanni Antonio da Brescia

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a man seated with a slight forward tilt. He is muscular, with one leg bent and the other extended. His head is turned to the left in profile, revealing his facial features, which include a large nose, full beard, and curly hair. He appears naked except for a fabric drape over his shoulders. In his left hand, he holds a staff, and there is a plant with twisting vines near him. The background is a shaded rocky surface with no other details.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1514/1515
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
3562 × 3998 px
Public Domain
Yes
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